Honest Race Report Series: Glasgow World Championships XCM 2023
Finally, the day we had been working all year towards was here! In a normal year XCM World Championships are at the end of September, giving plenty of time to train, race and live [...]
Honest Race Report Series: Finale Ligure Cross Country Marathon World Cup 2023
After wet and cold of Nove Mesto, it was onto Finale Ligure. Sun, sea and the MTB mecca of Europe. I was excited! The course was a climbers dream, whilst I love climbing my [...]
Honest Race Report Series: Nove Mesto Cross Country Marathon World Cup 2023
In this new series I’m going to be looking back at the major races of 2023; giving you the low down of how the race went, what I learnt along the way and some [...]
Choosing the Right Bib Shorts for Women Cyclists – A Guide
Picking the right bib shorts can feel like a real challenge; there is so much choice available from bargain basement to high end. Do I want a bib, or a short, cargo pockets? So much [...]
Discover Exciting Gravel Riding & Cycling Adventures in Lanzarote!
Gravel Riding & Cycling in Lanzarote Traditionally Lanzarote is known for hosting a challenging Ironman race and a popular destination for winter sun. But with gravel’s rise in popularity more and more people are [...]
Personalised Training Plans & Cycling Programmes: Why a Coach is Worth It
Personalised Training Plans & Cycling Programmes: Why a Coach is Worth It In a recent discussion at a local cycling club, the topic of whether you really need a coach to get fit came [...]
Lessons Learnt from my First 3 Peaks Cyclocross Race
Growing up in the shadow of Pen-y-Gent I’ve always had a fascination with the 3 Peaks but was always concerned that I wouldn’t manage the running/walking/hiking/slow trudging! With World Championships so early this year, [...]
Traws Eryri Bikepacking Logistics Guide & Routes
Travel Getting to the start and back home was relatively easy. We opted to use Trainline.com to book our tickets as they show you which trains have bike spaces available and books the space for [...]
Traws Eryri – A bikepacking Adventure through Snowdonia
Traws Eryri Day 1 Machynlleth to Coed y Brenin Elevation: 1,300m Distance: 67km Riding time: 4hr 25mins Day 1 started with a chilled climb out of Machynlleth, mainly on road. After skirting round Llyn Mwyngil [...]
How to Set Process Goals for Cycling | Expert Tips & Strategies
USING PROCESS GOALS TO ACHIEVE OUR CYCLING OBJECTIVES It can be so easy to be driven by results when we’re racing bikes, but this can often lead to disappointment. When planning for a bike race, [...]